Press Operator 2

Lakeside Book Company • Hagerstown, MD

4d • $26 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Phoenix Color® is a full-service, full-color printer serving the publishing industry in the United States since 1979. The company produces illustrated books and specialty commercial products using in-house digital pre-press capabilities and UV printing, with options including foil stamping, UV embellishments, laminations, and other specialty effects.

The Pressroom Operator 2 performs basic setup and maintenance for print jobs, including loading paper and hanging plates. The operator verifies job specifications and materials, establishes press settings, matches colors, monitors print quality, identifies and corrects defects, and uses measuring devices as needed. The role also includes enforcing standard operating procedures, assisting other operators, performing basic maintenance and housekeeping, reporting production results, and following safety policies.

The position is located at 18249 Phoenix Dr., Hagerstown, MD 21742. The schedule is 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday, with every other Thursday dependent on production. Pay is $25.75–$33.25 per hour based on experience, plus a $1.00-per-hour night-shift differential. Performance-based pay increases may be available at three months, six months, and during merit review.

Requirements

• At least two years of prior pressman experience.
• Ability to stand and walk for a 12-hour shift and lift up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and read a standard ruler to 1/16 of an inch.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• May be exposed to liquid chemicals or vapors.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Technical training with Heidelberg sheet-fed printing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic press setup and maintain job runs, including loading paper and hanging plates.
• Review job tickets and verify that ink and paper match job specifications.
• Set up fountains, feeders, and plates.
• Check color specifications and determine how to conduct color matching.
• Run jobs using standard quality-control measures, including date stamping and checking offset.
• Recognize and eliminate printing problems such as picking, piling, register issues, and other defects.
• Use measuring devices such as a blanket gauge, densitometer, durometer, pH meter, packing gauge, or micrometer as needed.
• Enforce standard operating procedures and assist operators when necessary.
• Perform basic maintenance and housekeeping functions.
• Report time and production results accurately.
• Adhere to and promote safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee appreciation and recognition programs.
• Potential performance-based pay increases at three months, six months, and during merit review.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED